Evaluates: MAX9601
MAX9601 Evaluation Kit
19-5092; Rev 0; 12/09
General Description
The MAX9601 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assem-
bled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the
MAX9601 dual-channel PECL output comparators. It
can be used to evaluate the MAX9601’s performance in
tracking high-fidelity narrow pulses, as well as conform
its low-propagation delay and delay dispersion. The
differential input stage accepts a wide range of signals
in the common-mode range from (VEE + 3V) to (VCC -
2V). The outputs are complementary digital signals with
external components necessary to observe the PECL
serial-data output on a 50
I
input oscilloscope. The
board also provides layout options that allow the output
termination to be modified easily for alternate output
terminations, such as +5V PECL and high impedance
or AC-coupled level translation. The EV kit features test
points to control the complementary latch-enable control
inputs. The EV kit also provides resistor footprints to
evaluate the MAX9601’s adjustable hysteresis feature.
Features
S
-2.2V to +3V Input Range with +5V/-5.2V Supplies
S
-1.2V to +4V Input Range with +6V/-4.2V Supplies
S
SMA Connectors to Access Differential Inputs and
Outputs
S
Differential PECL Outputs
S
Latch Enable
S
Adjustable Hysteresis
S
Output Terminated for Interfacing with a 50
I
Oscilloscope Input
S
Allows Alternate Output Terminations
S
Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information
+
Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Component List
PART
TYPE
MAX96
EV Kit
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1, C13,
C17, C22
4
0
I
Q
5% resistors (0603)
C5, C8,
C11, C20
4
10
F
F
Q
10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71A106K
TDK C3216X7R1A106K
C6, C9,
C12, C19
4
0.1
F
F
Q
10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H104K
TDK C1608X7R1H104K
C7, C10,
C18, C21
4
0.01
F
F
Q
10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103K
TDK C1608X7R1H103K
INA+, INA-,
INB+, INB-, QA,
QA
, QB,
QB
8
Edge-mount receptacle SMA
connectors
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
LEA,
LEA
,
LEB,
LEB
4
Test points
R1, R4,
R10, R13
4
4.53
I
Q
1% resistors (0603)
R2, R3,
R11, R12
4
82.5
I
Q
1% resistors (0603)
R6, R8, R9,
R15, R17, R18
6
49.9
I
Q
1% resistors (0603)
R7, R16
2
16.5k
I
Q
1% resistors (0603)
R19–R22,
R27–R30
8
90.9
I
Q
1% resistors (0603)
U1
1
Dual PECL high-speed
comparator (20 TSSOP)
Maxim MAX
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1
PCB: MAX9601 EVALUATION
KIT+
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
